The holiday season is right around the corner, and Walt Disney World Resorts are decking the halls – and the dessert cases – with an array of festive food and drinks that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. From cupcakes and cookies to decadent drinks, every Disney Resort has something special in store to add a touch of sweetness to your stay. Here’s a rundown of the delightful treats and sips you can enjoy from November 1 to January 1 at Disney World Resorts.
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Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Mara is rolling out a brand-new Festive Tart. This beautiful vanilla tart shell filled with banana cake, caramel sauce, and chai mousse is topped with holiday lights and an animal-print Mickey, making it as wild as it is delicious. And if you’re in the mood for something adventurous, Disney’s Art of Animation’s Landscape of Flavors serves up a Deer Holly Day Cupcake, a chocolate delight filled with ganache and topped with peanut butter-cream cheese buttercream.
At Disney’s All-Star Resorts, you can grab a Minnie Gingerbread Bundt Cake topped with cream cheese icing at the End Zone, Intermission, and World Premiere Food Courts. This bundt cake brings a cozy gingerbread twist to your day, perfect after a day at the parks!
For fans of classic Disney characters, check out the Holiday Mickey Cupcake at Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts, or the Festive Shake at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop. This cookie butter shake with a Christmas tree cupcake on top is almost too cute to drink – almost!
Next, head to Disney’s BoardWalk for some winter wonders. The BoardWalk Deli’s Candy Cane Cheesecake Brownie combines peppermint cheesecake with brownie goodness, topped with a dark chocolate ‘sleigh bell’ truffle. And for a simpler delight, there’s the Snowflake Cinnamon Roll, adorned with fondant icing and a delicate snowflake design.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa always brings elegance to the holidays, and this year is no exception. Gasparilla Island Grill is serving up the Let It Snow Cube, a delectable almond-praline mousse with apricot and orange chiffon. There’s also the Present Peppermint Brownie Pop, a brownie with a homemade peppermint patty center enrobed in white chocolate.
For a touch of nostalgia, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s is offering a Festive Cupcake – a chocolate cupcake with peppermint mousse and chocolate décor, while Pineapple Lanai has the fun and fruity Olu Mel Holiday Float, made with Dole Whip Lime, pineapple juice, and strawberry popping candy.
At Disney’s Riviera Resort, stop by Le Petit Cafe for a new Gingerbread Eggnog Entremet, featuring gingerbread financier, eggnog panna cotta, and raspberry gel. For those who love a classic gingerbread treat, the Gingerbread Cookie at both Le Petit Cafe and Primo Piatto is a must-try.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge gets into the spirit with a Peppermint Igloo at Roaring Fork. This adorable white chocolate igloo filled with white chocolate-peppermint mousse and dark chocolate cake is a holiday must. Pair it with a Holiday Mickey Cupcake for an extra sweet treat!
For quick treats on the go, various Disney resorts are offering Candy Cane Lattes, Minnie Holiday Sundaes, and Snowflake Cupcakes at multiple locations. The snowflake cupcake, in particular, is a plant-based chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and delicate snowflake sprinkles – perfect for everyone to enjoy!
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Finally, let’s talk festive sips! Across Disney’s resort lounges and bars, you’ll find holiday-themed drinks like the Gingerbread Martini, a blend of Grey Goose Vodka, RumChata, and gingerbread spice with a gingerbread rim. The Holiday Fruitcake Old Fashioned and Holiday Fruitcake Mule bring a twist on holiday classics, with flavors of cranberry, lemon, and rosemary to put you in the holiday spirit.
So whether you’re craving something sweet, something rich, or something a little spirited, the holiday treats at Disney World Resorts are here to make your season merry and magical. With a treat around every corner, it’s like a Christmas stocking come to life – full of Disney magic, one delicious bite at a time!
